Tulips & Windmills

10 DAYS FROM AMSTERDAM TO ANTWERP

Day 1 – Amsterdam

Arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, where you will be transferred to the ship.

Day 2 – Amsterdam

FEATURED EXCURSIONS:

Choice of Amsterdam by canal with either Van Gogh Museum OR Rijksmuseum visit OR exclusive “Do as the Locals Do” Amsterdam walking tour

Amsterdam is often referred to as the “Venice of the
North,” as canals crisscross the heart of the old city
and bridges link some 90 islands. A canal cruise brings
to life its beauty and history. From famous canals
to famous art, visit either the Van Gogh Museum or
the Rijksmuseum, home to Rembrandt’s The Night
Watch. If you prefer to get an authentic view of local
life, a stroll through the canal district uncovers some
of Amsterdam’s most charming and little-known
treasures along with the Museum Van Loon, a restored
17th-century canal house. Cap the day off at the
Captain’s Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner.

Day 3 – Haarlem

FEATURED EXCURSIONS:

Choice of full day at Keukenhof Gardens* OR Keukenhof Gardens combined with Haarlem walking discovery tour with Teylers Museum visit

Spend all day at the Keukenhof Gardens, one of the
most impressive public gardens in the world, with
more than seven million bulbs planted on a 70-acre
site. Or spend a half day at the gardens and either
relax onboard after lunch or experience charming and
lively Haarlem, where you’ll explore the historic center
before visiting Teylers Museum, the oldest museum in
the Netherlands and home to a fascinating collection
of fossils, historic scientific instruments and paintings,
all displayed under skylights.
*Note: Lunch is not included with the full day at Keukenhof Gardens.

Day 4 – Hoorn, Enkhuizen

Two ports of call offer you insight into the
Netherlands’ rich seafaring history. While visiting
charming Hoorn’s old harbor, your guide will point out
and explain the markings on medieval buildings noting
the former inhabitants’ trades. At your next port of
call, Enkhuizen, visit the fascinating Zuiderzee outdoor
museum, a reconstructed fishing village from before
the IJsselmeer Dam was built in 1932.

Day 5 – Nijmegen

FEATURED EXCURSIONS:

Choice of National Liberation Museum OR Kröller-Müller Museum visit

Nijmegen, the oldest town in the Netherlands, is your
gateway to one of two intriguing discoveries today.
WWII history buffs will want to visit the National
Liberation Museum in Groesbeek. Art lovers will wish
to go to the Kröller-Müller Museum, home to the
second-largest collection of Van Gogh paintings and
Europe's largest sculpture park with famous works by
Rodin and Moore, among others.

Day 6 – Rotterdam, Kinderdijk, Dordrecht

FEATURED EXCURSIONS:

Kinderdijk windmills

Cruise through the Rotterdam harbor, where you’ll
have leisure time before setting sail to Kinderdijk. Join
a local guide as you discover 19 astonishingly well-preserved
windmills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Note: If docking in Kinderdijk is not possible, the excursion will be arranged
by motorcoach from Rotterdam.

Day 7 – Veere

FEATURED EXCURSIONS:

Delta Works museum and guided stroll into the artists’ village of Veere

The Delta Works museum presents a wonderful
overview of the engineering marvels used in the
Netherlands’ long battle to hold back the sea. You’ll
have time to explore Veere, a popular artists’ retreat.

Day 8 – Ghent (Bruges or Ghent)

FEATURED EXCURSIONS:

Choice of full day Bruges with canal cruise and walking discovery tour OR Ghent walking discovery tour

Choose between two lovely cities: Bruges or Ghent.
Experience Bruges, one of the best-preserved
medieval cities in Europe and a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, via foot and on a canal cruise. Ghent is
one of the oldest Belgian cities and home to St. Bavo’s
Cathedral. Visit the cathedral and its famous Ghent
Altarpiece, one of the world’s historical art treasures,
painted by the brothers Hubert and Jan van Eyck in
the 1400s.

Day 9 – Antwerp

Spend a full day in Antwerp with a choice of
excursions. Be guided to the city’s architectural gems,
including the Cathedral of Our Lady, which houses
four masterpieces by Peter Paul Rubens. If you wish to
do as the locals do, stroll through the main shopping
district and sample Belgium's culinary specialties.
Bid farewell to your fellow travelers at the Captain’s
Farewell Reception and Gala Dinner.

Day 10 – Antwerp (disembark), transfer to Brussels Airport

Disembark the ship in Antwerp and transfer to Brussels Airport for your flight home.

Day 1 – Brussels Airport, transfer to Antwerp (embark)

Arrive at Brussels Airport, where you will be transferred to the ship in Antwerp.

Day 2 – Antwerp

Spend a full day in Antwerp with a choice of
excursions. Be guided to the city’s architectural gems,
including the Cathedral of Our Lady, which houses
four masterpieces by Peter Paul Rubens. If you wish to
do as the locals do, stroll through the main shopping
district and sample Belgium's culinary specialties.
Bid farewell to your fellow travelers at the Captain’s
Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner.

Day 3 – Ghent (Bruges or Ghent)

FEATURED EXCURSIONS:

Choice of full day Bruges with canal cruise and walking discovery tour OR Ghent walking discovery tour

Choose between two lovely cities: Bruges or Ghent.
Experience Bruges, one of the best-preserved
medieval cities in Europe and a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, via foot and on a canal cruise. Ghent is
one of the oldest Belgian cities and home to St. Bavo’s
Cathedral. Visit the cathedral and its famous Ghent
Altarpiece, one of the world’s historical art treasures,
painted by the brothers Hubert and Jan van Eyck in
the 1400s.

Day 4 – Veere

FEATURED EXCURSIONS:

Delta Works museum and guided stroll into the artists’ village of Veere

The Delta Works museum presents a wonderful
overview of the engineering marvels used in the
Netherlands’ long battle to hold back the sea. You’ll
have time to explore Veere, a popular artists’ retreat.

Day 5 – Rotterdam, Kinderdijk, Dordrecht

FEATURED EXCURSIONS:

Kinderdijk windmills

Cruise through the Rotterdam harbor, where you’ll
have leisure time before setting sail to Kinderdijk. Join
a local guide as you discover 19 astonishingly well-preserved
windmills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Note: If docking in Kinderdijk is not possible, the excursion will be arranged
by motorcoach from Rotterdam.

Day 6 – Nijmegen

FEATURED EXCURSIONS:

Choice of National Liberation Museum OR Kröller-Müller Museum visit

Nijmegen, the oldest town in the Netherlands, is your
gateway to one of two intriguing discoveries today.
WWII history buffs will want to visit the National
Liberation Museum in Groesbeek. Art lovers will wish
to go to the Kröller-Müller Museum, home to the
second-largest collection of Van Gogh paintings and
Europe's largest sculpture park with famous works by
Rodin and Moore, among others.

Day 7 – Hoorn (Enkhuizen)

Two ports of call offer you insight into the
Netherlands’ rich seafaring history. While visiting
charming Hoorn’s old harbor, your guide will point out
and explain the markings on medieval buildings noting
the former inhabitants’ trades. At your next port of
call, Enkhuizen, visit the fascinating Zuiderzee outdoor
museum, a reconstructed fishing village from before
the IJsselmeer Dam was built in 1932.

Day 8 – Haarlem

FEATURED EXCURSIONS:

Choice of full day at Keukenhof Gardens* OR Keukenhof Gardens combined with Haarlem walking discovery tour with Teylers Museum visit

Spend all day at the Keukenhof Gardens, one of the
most impressive public gardens in the world, with
more than seven million bulbs planted on a 70-acre
site. Or spend a half day at the gardens and either
relax onboard after lunch or experience charming and
lively Haarlem, where you’ll explore the historic center
before visiting Teylers Museum, the oldest museum in
the Netherlands and home to a fascinating collection
of fossils, historic scientific instruments and paintings,
all displayed under skylights.
*Note: Lunch is not included with the full day at Keukenhof Gardens.

Day 9 – Amsterdam

FEATURED EXCURSIONS:

Choice of Amsterdam by canal with either Van Gogh Museum or Rijksmuseum visit OR exclusive “Do as the Locals Do” Amsterdam walking tour

Amsterdam is often referred to as the “Venice of the
North,” as canals crisscross the heart of the old city
and bridges link some 90 islands. A canal cruise brings
to life its beauty and history. From famous canals
to famous art, visit either the Van Gogh Museum or
the Rijksmuseum, home to Rembrandt’s The Night
Watch. If you prefer to get an authentic view of local
life, a stroll through the canal district uncovers some
of Amsterdam’s most charming and little-known
treasures along with the Museum Van Loon, a restored
17th-century canal house. Cap the day off at the
Captain’s Farewell Reception and Gala Dinner.